Skid Pan Training - York, Yorkshire

Skid Control Training On A Clean Water Skid Pan

This Course Was £149.00 now only £129.00 (offer ends soon!)

On this course you will be driving an unmodified skid pan car fitted with unique low grip tyres on a clean water concrete skid pan area. This technique has been proved to be the most realistic and effective method of learning skid control skills in the UK. All Driving Sessions Are One to One With Your Instructor!

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  Coupons are valid for 2 months from the date of purchase and can be used by friends or family. If purchasing online you can tick the On-Road Advanced Driving option above to use the coupon straight away.

Experienced Instructors

Its important that your skid pan instructor has the skills and experience needed to help you improve your skills. Your DriverSkills instructor will be a championship winning race or rally driver with lots of experience in training real skid control skills. Your friendly Patient instructor will work closely with you to ensure that you can learn the skills at your own pace.

Add an Advanced Driving Session – At a Reduced Rate?

To compliment the skid control skills on offer on this course, you also have the option of adding On-Road Advanced Driving. This 3.5 hour on road session can either be provided at our York venue on the day of your skid pan course or, if you prefer it can be provided in your own area and our fully trained advanced driving instructor will come to your home or work address. This option is available at a reduced rate if purchased together. Follow this link for details: On-Road Advanced Driving Details

Tick the Add On-Road Advanced Driving box above when you buy this course to add this option.

Choose from Front or Rear Wheel Drive Skid Cars

The skid control techniques for front and rear wheel drive cars are very different. When booking you will need to tell us what make and model of car normally drive so we can put you in the correct car on our skid pan (for 4WD cars choose front wheel drive as it's the same technique!) 

No Standing Around!

The maximum group size for skid control training is just two people! So you will always be the next person in the car! + ALL your driving sessions will be one to one with the instructor.

The Skid Pan Lessons Include:

• Welcome, Introduction and Safety Briefing
• 1 Demonstration and Skid Control briefing by Your Instructor
• 2 Sessions Driving on Skid Pan Area
• 1 Demonstration and in-car ABS briefing by Your Instructor
• 1 Session on the ABS Training Area
• Individual Driving Certificate
• All Driving Sessions are 1 to 1 with the Instructor in car
• Approximately 40 Minutes Driving Time (Per Driver)

Anti Lock Brakes Utilisation

Also included are sessions driving on our brake and aviod area, here you will learn how to control the use of ABS (Anti Lock Brakes) for emergency swerve avoidance. Your instructor will also explain how these systems work and how get the maximun from them!

Location

York (Just 15 Minutes from York City Centre!)

Not in Our Area? - York is a Popular Weekend Away!

Many of our customers travel from all areas of the UK and stay in York for the weekend. Our venue is just a few minutes from York city centre and we run lots of Fridays to allow customers to extend their stay.More details..

The UK's Most Famous Skid Pan Course!

The BBC recently featured this course in a road safety program  Skid Pan Course Preview

You can also read a feature‚ article from the Daily Mail Winter Driving

Booking

Call 01904 400194 to book today or you can buy it online as a gift voucher

Gift Voucher Delivery

Vouchers can be either emailed within 2 hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm or will be posted on the day of purchase if before 3pm. All Gift Vouchers are:

• Valid For 12 Months
• Interchangeable Between Courses
• Sent in an Attractive Presentation Wallet

Format

Group Size = 2 Drivers per Instructor/car
Driving Time = Approximately 40 Minutes per driver
Duration = Allow up to 3 hours at the venue

All drivers are welcome regardless of Driving Experience

Skid Pan Session 1 - Demonstration

Your instructor will demonstrate the driving techniques needed for skid control and recovery before you are put in the hot seat!

Skid Pan Session 2 - The Basics

Your instructor will help you master the basics of car control including under steer and over steer control.

Skid Pan Session 3 - Anti Lock Braking Demonstration

A demonstration from your instructor showing how to maximise the benifits of a car fitted with Anti Lock Brakes

Skid Pan Session 4 - Anti Lock Braking Skills

On this session you will learn how to master the use of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) in an emergency. We set up an avoidance exercise on our simulated motorway to demonstrate just what this system is capable of - if you know how to get the most out of it!

Skid Pan Session 5 - Skid Control Skills

Back on the skid pad again. On this session you will find everything much easier and more natural. Your instructor will encourage you to let the car slide more and even spin around! This will give you the confidence and techniques needed to bring the car back in control from some seemingly impossible situations!

Skid Car Training Course Certificate

At the end of the course your instructor will give you a signed certificate.

SPECIAL OFFER - Buy this course online today and you can add a Caterham High Speed Passenger Ride for only £25.00 (Normal full price £35.00) More details..

Spectators/Facilities

Friends and family are welcome as spectators and food and drink facilities are provided on site. There are also some pay-on-the-day activities to enjoy. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the venue.